Most of us, I believe, admire strength. It's something we tend to respect in others, desire for ourselves, and wish for our children. Sometimes, though, I wonder if we confuse strength with other words - like aggression and even violence. Real strength is neither male nor female; but is, quite simply, one of the finest characteristics that any human being can possess.
- Fred Rogers, The World According to Mr Rogers, 2003
---and one can have strength in compassion, kindness, and love...
ReplyDeleteA little further on he says, "...real strength has much more to do with what is not seen. Real strength has to do with helping others."
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